Fire Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyQueensland

Fire Weather Warningfor the North West forecast district.

Issued at 3:26 am EST on Thursday 14 May 2015.

Weather SituationA strong high in the Great Australian Bight will direct dry and gusty southerlywinds across much of Queensland today. This will result in elevated firedangers in many parts of the state, reaching Severe in the North West district.

For the rest of Thursday 14 May:

Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast district:North WestThe Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable,uncontrollable and fast-moving.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises you to: - Check your bushfire survival plan - Now. - Monitor the fire and weather situation in any way you can through www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au, television or radio. - Call Triple Zero if you see a fire.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of SevereFire Danger: - Leaving is the safest option for your survival. - If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day. - Only stay if your home is well prepared and well constructed and you can actively defend it. - Prepare for the emotional, mental and physical impact of defending your property - if in doubt, leave early.For more information on Fire Bans please call the Fire Ban Hotline on 1800 020440. For more information on Prepare. Act. Survive., or how to complete yourBushfire Survival Plan, please visit the Rural Fire Service Queensland web pageat www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation willcontinue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

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